28 Maha-yuga-s (Kala-cakra-s)

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veda-vyasa

yoga-acarya (yoga-nandana, SP)

1st cela (Kr.ta y.)

2nd cela (Treta y.)

3rd cela (Dwapara y.)

4th cela (Kali y.)

location (as per VayuP)

1st

S`veta (R.bhu, S`RS; R.tu, SkP)

S`veta (Rudra, SkP)

S`veta

S`veta-s`ikha (S`veta-s`ikhan.d.in, LP)

S`veta-as`va (S`veta-asya, KP)

S`veta-lohita

Mt. Chagala

 

white (smith; season)

white (howl-producing)

white

white tuft (white-tufted)

white horse

white-[&-]reddish

goat

2nd

Satya

Su-tara

Dundubhi

S`ata-rupa

R.cika (Hr.cika, S`RS)

Ketu-mant

 
 

truth

good cross

drum

hundred-form

honoring (heartening)

banner-resembling

 

3rd

Bhargava

Damana (Madana, VS & LP; Taran.a, SkP)

Vi-s`oka (Vi-kos`a, VS)

Vi-kes`a (Vi-s`esa, S`RS)

Vi-s`apa (Vi-pas`a, VS & LP; Vi-papa, S`RS; Vi-s`akha, KP)

Pas`a-nas`ana (Papa-nas`ana, S`RS; S`apa-nas`ana, KP)

 
 

bhr.g "crackling of fire"

taming (maddening; ferrying)

cessation of sorrow

(characteristic / peculiarity / species)

imprecated (bound, sinned [against], branched)

bondage-destroyer (sin-destroyer; imprecation-destroyer)

 

4th

Angiras

Su-ho-tra

Su-mukha

Dur-mukha

Dur-gama (Dur-darbha, S`RS; Dur-dama, LP)

Dur-ati-krama

 
 

angara "charcoal"

good pourer

good mouth

bad mouth

badly-going (bad grass)

evil overstepping

 

+5th

Savi-t.r

Kanga (Kanka, S`iP; Kankana, KP; Kankan.a, LP)

Sana (Sana-t, VS; Sanaka, LP)

Sana-nandana (3rd , S`RS; Sa-nanda, LP)

Sanat-ana (2nd , S`RS; 4th , VS)

R.tu-sana-t-kumara (R.bhu, LP; 2nd Sana-ka, VS; 1st Sana-ka , S`RS)

 
 

impeller, viz. of the sun

kangu "Panic-seed" (heron / praetended Brahmin; bracelet)

gain (gaining)

gaining joyfulness

perpetual

occasion [of] gaining youthfulness

 

6th

Mr.tyu

Loka-aks.i (Lauga-aks.i, VS; Loka, SkP)

Su-dhaman (2nd, LP)

Vi-raja (Vi-rajas, S`RS & KP & - 3rd - LP)

S`ankha (San~jaya, S`RS; S`ankha-van.i, KP; 4th S`ankha-pada, LP)

Padrava (Vi-jaya, S`RS; Aja, KP)

 
 

death

world-eyed (clod-eyed; world)

good dwelling

embellished (free from dust)

conch (triumphant; conch[shell]-music; conch-foot[ed])

padra= san.d.a "eunuch" (conquest; goat -- castrated in myth)

 

7th

S`ata-kratu

Jaigi-savya (/ S`P Maha-maya)

Saras-vata (2nd, LP)

Su-medhas (Megha, VS & -1st - LP; Yogi-is`a, S`RS; Mogha, KP)

Vasu-vaha (Megha-vaha, S`iP; Dhana-vaha, KP)

Su-vahana (Sur-vahaka, VS)

 
 

hundred plans

shouted [to the] left (great illusion)

pond-resembling

good understanding (cloud; yoga-having-owner; free)

(commodity convey (cloud-convey, wealthy convey)

good vehicle (rule massage)

 

8th

Vasis.t.ha

Dadhi-vaha (Dadhi-vahana, S`RS & SkP& LP; Megha-vaha, LP)

Kapila

A-suri

Pan~ca-s`ikha (4th, S`RS & KP)

Vac-bali (Bas.kala, VS; Vod.hu {cf. Euru-stheus} 3rd , KP; 9:1st Valkala {cf. Heraklees}, LP )

 
 

most commodious

yoghurt / curds-conveying (yoghurt-conveyance)

monkey-color

un-wined

five-tufted

voice-tribute (bas.kaya "yearling"; father absent)

 

9th

Saras-vata

R.s.abha

Para-s`ara (2nd, LP)

Gargya (Garga, S`iP & - 3rd - LP)

Bhargava (4th, LP)

Angiras (10:1st , LP; Giri-s`a, S`RS)

 
 

pond-resembling

bull

crusher

earthworm

bhr.g "crackling of fire"

(mountain-inhabitant)

 

10th

Tri-dhaman [+ 11th Tri-vid, SkP]

(Bhr.gu-tunga / Bhr.nga, S`iP; Dharma, SkP)

Bala-bandhu (2nd, LP)

Nir-amitra (3rd, LP; 3rd Mitra, S`iP)

Ketu-s`r.nga

(4th, S`iP & LP)

Tapas-dhana (2nd Nara, S`iP)

Mt. Bhr.gu-tunga

 

triple-tube [+ triply-knowing]

(dual crackling-prominent / bumble-bee; law)

force-kindred

without inimical (mith-tra "companion")

banner-horn

austerity-prize (human)

dual crackling-prominent

11th

Tri-vr.t (Tri-vr.ta, S`iP &, as 12th, SkP)

Muni Ugra (!0th, LP)

Lamba-udara

Lamba

Lamba-aks.a (4th Pra-lambaka, S`iP; 4th Lambaka, KP)

Kes`a-lamba (3rd , S`iP; Lamba-kes`aka, LP; 3rd Vi-kros`a, KP)

Ganga-dvara

 

triply turning (triple turn)

silent horrible

sagging belly

pendant

dangling-eyed

hair dangling (cry for help)

swift-goer door

12th

S`ata-tejas

Ad-tri (11th, LP)

Sarva-jn~a (2th , KP)

Sama-buddhi (3th , KP)

Sadhya (4th , KP)

Sarva (1st S`uka, KP)

forest Haima-ka

 

hundred-splendor

eater

all-knowing

level-tempered

amenable, conjurable

all (parrot)

little frost

13th

Nara-ayan.a (= S`.-t., SkP; Dharma, LP)

Vali (Bali, S`RS; Su-palaka, VS; Sa-balaka, SkP & - 12th - LP)

Su-dhaman

Kas`yapa

Vasis.t.ha (Vasis.t.ha, LP; Vars.is.t.ha, S`RS)

Vi-rajas (Varijas, KP)

hermitage of the Vala-khilya-s on Mt. Gandha-madana

 

waters-travel

bristles (childhood; good little protector; little with-strength)

good inmate

tortoise

marrowiest (grownest)

free from dust (bivalve)

tail no-man's-land, fragrance-maddening

14th

Su-raks.ana (Sva-raks.a, VS; Raks.a, S`RS; Taraks.u, LP; Karaka, SkP)

Gau-tama (13th, LP)

Ad-tri

Ugra-tapas (Ugra, KP; Deva-sada, S`iP & LP)

S`ravan.a (S`ravan.a, S`iP & KP & LP)

S`ravis.t.ha-ka (S`ravis.-kat.a, S`iP; Su-vaidyaka, KP)

forest Gau-tama

 

good safety (self-protection; protection; coconut-shell drinkingcup)

of oxen the best

eater

horrible austerity (divine seat / booth; horrible)

hearing

little most-famous (more famous twist of straw; good little wisdom)

of oxen the best

15th

Arun.i (Trayya- Arun.i, S`iP)

Veda-s`iras (Veda-s`irn.a, SkP; 14th Veda-s`irs.a, LP)

Kun.i

Kun.i-bahu

Ku-s`arira

Ku-netraka (Ku-netra, S`iP & KP)

Mt. Veda-s`iras = the source of river Saras-vati

 

pink (triply pink)

wisdom-head (wisdom shattered)

withered

withered / palsied arm

evil body

evil little eye (evil eye)

wit-head = pond-resembling

16th

San~jaya (Deva, S`iP)

Go-karn.a (15th, LP)

Kas`yapa Kas`yapa, LP)

Us`anas

Cyavana

Br.has-pati

forest Go-karn.a

 

triumphal (God)

ox-ear

tortoise

verse for one poisoned

shaker

husband of plump [wife]

ox-ear

17th

Deva-kr.tan~-jaya (16th Kr.tan~-jaya, LP)

Guha-vasin (Guha-vasa, KP; 16th Guha-vasin, LP )

Uta-thya (Uccasya, KP)

Vama-deva

Maha-kala (Maha-yoga, S`RS & LP)

Mahalaya (Maha-nila, VS & KP; Maha-bala, S`RS & LP)

Mt. Maha-laya of Siddhi-s

 

god-destroying victory

secretly residing (secret residence)

also / certainly -(uccais "aloft")

perversion / perversity / contrareity god

great time / black (great yoking)

(great blue; great strong)

great adhaesion, perfections

18th

R.tan~-jaya (17th, LP)

S`ikhan.d.in (S`ikhanda-dhr.k, KP; 17th S`ikhan.d.i-bhr.t, SkP; 17th S`ikhan.d.a-bhr.t, LP)

Vacas-s`ravas (Vaja-s`ravas, KP)

R.tika (Rucika, S`RS; Su-vira, VS; Su-kes`a, KP; Su-dhika, LP)

S`avasa (S`yava-asya, S`RS; S`yavaka, VS; S`yava-as`va, KP & LP)

Dr.d.ha-vrata (Yati-is`vara, S`iP & LP; Su-pathi-is`vara, KP)

Mt. S`ikhan.d.in of Siddha-s

 

order-victory

peacock (peacock's-tail carrier; -bearer)

of voice renowned (speed-renowned)

seasonal (ornament; good hero; good hair)

s`avas "valor" (brown-faced; little brown; brown)

firm vow (recluse master; well-pathed master)

peacock, perfecteds

19th

Bhara-dva-ja (18th, LP)

Jat.a-malin (18th, LP; Yaja-malin, KP)

Hiran.ya-naman (Hiran.ya-nabha, VS & KP & LP)

Kau-s`ilya (Kaus`alya, S`iP & LP)

Kaks.i-va (Loka-aks.in, S`iP; Loga-aks.i, LP; A-kaks.u, KP)

Kuthu-mi (Praghima, S`RS; Kunthu-bhidha, KP)

Mt. Jat.a-ayu

 

support twice-born

hairtuft-wreathed (adorable wreathed)

golden name (golden nave)

bad gleaning (proper)

kaks.ya "girth" of animal (world-eye; a-kaks.au not two lairs)

kut.t.ima "mosaic" / kuth "stinkard" / kutha painted cloth (kun.t. "lame / blunted" bhiddhi "sprinkling")

matted hair age

20th

Vacas-s`ravas (Gau-tama, S`iP & SkP; 19th Gautama, LP)

At.t.a-hasin (At.t.a-hasa, S`iP & SkP & KP & - 19th - LP)

Su-mantu (Su-manta-varcas, KP)

Varvari (Barbarin, LP; Jaimini, VS)

Su-bandhu (Kabandha, S`RS & KP & LP; Ku-bandha, VS)

Kus`i-kam-dhara (Kuks.i-kam-dhara, S`RS; Kus`a-kam-dhara, VS)

Mt. Hima-vant of Carana-s

 

of voice loud (of oxen best)

stepfather laugh-possessing (stepfather laughter)

well-known (good-minded splendor)

stammering (jimita, jemana "eating")

good kinsman (barrel; evil bond)

squint-eyed head-support (belly head-support; grass head-support)

frost-resembling, wandering, scil. actors

21st

Vacas-pati (Vacas-s`ravas,

S`iP & - 20th - LP; Vaja-s`ravas, SkP)

Daruka (20th, LP)

Plaks.a

Daks.a-ayan.i (Darbha-ayan.i, S`iP; Dalbhya-ayani, LP; Darva-ayan.i, KP)

Ketu-malin (Ketu-mant, S`iP & KP & LP)

Baka (Gau-tama, S`iP & KP; Gopana, LP)

forest Deva-daru-vana

 

of goddess "Voice" the husband (of voice loud; contest-prize loud)

pine-tree

fig-tree

right-travelling (grass-travelling; ladle-travelling)

banner-wreathed (banner-resembling)

crane-bird / cheat (of oxen best)

divine timber forest

22nd

S`ukla-ayana (S`us.ma-ayan.a, S`iP; 21st Sus.ma-ayan.i, LP; Yus.ma-ayan.a, SkP)

Langalin (Langali, S`RS; Langulin, VS; 21st Languli, LP)

Tulya-arcis (Bhallava, S`RS; Bhallavin, VS; Bhallavin, LP; Bhallacin, KP)

Madhu (Madhu-pinga, KP & LP)

Pinga-aks.a (Pinga, S`iP; 4th Tapas-dhana, KP; 4th Tapas-nidhi, LP)

S`veta-ketu (3rd , KP; 3rd, LP)

city Varan.asi of Hala-ayudha ("plough-weapon") [Varan.asi = varan.a & asi "covering" & "sword"]

 

clear travel (hissing / whizzing travel; ye travel)

plough-having (ploughing; tail-having)

aequal to a ray of light (ursine)

honey (honey bamboo-manna)

bamboo-manna-eyed

white banner / comet

 

23rd

Tr.n.a-bindu

S`veta (Maha-kala, S`iP; Maha-yama, KP; Sam-yamin, SkP; 22nd Maha-kavya, LP)

Us.i-ja (Us`ij-a, VS; Us`ika, S`RS & LP; Us.i-dhan, KP)

Br.had-uktha (Br.had-as`va, S`iP & LP; Br.had-raks.a, KP)

Devala

Kavi

Mt. Kalan~ja-ra

 

herb-dot

white (great time / black; great restraint; thorough restrainer; great poe:t)

"steam" us.man -generated (zealous; wishful; steam-sprint)

big saying (big horse; big protection)

pious

poe:t

tobacco-producing

24th

R.ks.a (Ruks.a, LP; Yaks.a, S`RS; Kr.s.n.a, VS)

S`ulin (23rd, LP)

S`ali-ho-tra

Agni-ves`ya (Agni-ves`a, S`RS & LP; Su-ves`a, VS)

Yuvana-as`va

S`arad-vasu

forest Naimis.a

 

ursine (ghost; dusky)

spike-having

veterinary "civet-pourer"

fire-vassalage (fire-vassal; good vassal)

young horse

summer commodity

momentary -- ni-mis.a "twinkling"

25th

S`akti

Dan.d.in Mun.d.i-is`a (Din.d.a Mun.d.i-is`vara, KP; Din.d.in + Jun.d.i-is`vara, SkP; 24th Dan.d.in with 25th Mun.d.i-is`vara, LP)

Chagala

Kumbha-kars.a-as`-ya (Kun.d.a-karn.a, S`iP & KP & LP)

Kumbha (Kumbha-an.d.a, S`iP; Kunta, KP)

Pra-bahuk-a (Pra-vahaka, S`iP & KP & LP)

city Kot.i-vars.a of deva-s

 

power

rod-having shaven owner (din.d.ira = hin.d.ira cuttlebone; jud. "to bind")

goat

vase-dragging swiftly (earring)

vase (vase-egg / testicled; lance)

in an even line (diarrhoea)

10 million province

26th

Para-s`ara Uttara

Sa-his.n.u (Sa-vis.n.u, VS)

Uluka

Vaidyuta (Vidyuta, S`iP & KP & LP)

Sarvaka (S`ambuka, S`iP; Man.d.uka, LP; S`adraka, KP)

As`vala-ayana

holy forest of Rudra

 

crusher further / northern

forbearing (with Vis.n.u)

owl

lightning

all (bivalve shellfish; little frog; s`adru "falling")

horsey travel

howler

27th

Jatu-karn.ya

Soma-s`arman

Aks.a-pada

Kan.a-ada (Kumara, LP)

Uluka

Vatsa (Vasu-vahana, KP)

holy center of Pra-bhasa

 

perhaps suitable to the ear

drug-shelter

eyeing [own] feet

atom-eater (boy)

owl

calf (commodity-vehicle)

illuminating

28th

Kr.s.n.a Dvaipa-ayana

Nakulin (Nakuli-is`vara, KP; Lakuli-is`vara, S`iP; Lakuli-is`a, SkP & LP)

Kus`ika (Kulika, S`iP; Kun.ika, KP)

Gargya (Garga, S`iP & KP; Garbha, LP)

Mitraka (Mitra, LP)

Rus.t.a (Rus.ya, S`iP; Kau-rus.ya, LP; Ruru, KP)

holy cave of Meru

 

black island-travel

mongoose-having (mongoose-lord; lakut.a "cudgel" -lord)

squint-eyed (familial; kun.a "dust-mite" ?)

earthwormy (earthworm; embryo)

little miter / headband (mitre / headband)

injured / irritated / offended (being hurt; screaming)

mira "sea" {= Russian mir "peace" ?} -au "dual" (ratified by both parties ?)

citations as per ANCIENT INDIAN TRADITION AND MYTHOLOGY SERIES --

Vayu Puran.a-m 1:23:107-212; with variants cited from:--

BAP = Brahma[n]-An.d.a Puran.am 1:2:35:116-125

VS = Vayaviya Samhita 2 of S`iva Puran.a-m

(quoted by S. Dasgupta, History of Indian Philosophy, Vol. 5, p. 70, fn. 2)

S`RS = S`ata-Rudra Samhita 4:14 sq. of S`iva Puran.a-m (& 5:8:44-48 veda-vyasa-s)

LP = Linga Puran.a-m 1:7:30-34 (yoga-acarya-s) & 1:7:37-51 (their quaternities of cela-s)

KP = Kurma Puran.a-m (& 1:53:5-9 the 28 yoga-acarya-s) (& 1:53:12:25 their quaternities of cela-s)

SkP = Skanda Puran.a-m 1:2:203-216

ViP = Vis.n.u Puran.a-m 3:3:11-20

These 28 + Jaina 20 Tirthankara-s (of Maha-videha) + Jaina 24 Tirthankara-s = 72 viz. # of kala-cakra-s (maha-yuga-s) in each Manu antara -- their (the Tirthankaras') disciples would, again, repraesent the yuga-s. As such, these 3 sequences (of 28, 20,& 24) would be co-aeval, co-existent in 3 various world-systems [such a set as is described in the Abhi-dharma].

The "twelve days" for the R.bhu-s in R.c-Veda 4:33:7 http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/rigveda/rv04033.htm

are the 12 yuga-s of each kala-cakra. But cf. also the "twelve days" of Christmas, the "season" of "white" (scil., snow).